Self-Harm in Immigration Detention January to December 2009

Self-Harm in Immigration Detention January to December 2008

NCADC notes ;

25% rise in actual self-harm in 2009 compared to 2008.

There were 215 incidents of self-harm requiring medical treatment in 2009, compared to 179 incidents in 2008.

13% rise in number of detainees on self-harm at risk in 2009 compared to 2008.

There were 1,588 detainees placed on 'Formal Self-Harm at Risk' in 2009, compared to 1,404 in 2008.